ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded based on the belief that all young people, regardless of zip code, are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and more successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing middle and high schools serving 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles’ more educationally underserved communities. In our 14th school year, Alliance has a proven record of success: though our scholars come to Alliance on average four grade-levels behind in reading, 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college—including 73% to a four-year university in 2018. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities, with a goal of 75% of Alliance graduates completing a four-year college degree. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Payroll Director, the Payroll Associate implements key payroll work streams for Alliance’s schools and the home office. The Payroll Associate is responsible for assisting in the preparation and running of payroll, calculating and maintaining payroll records, and providing best-in-class customer service to our school and home office staff. This is a critical back-office role that ensures the smooth operation of our 25 schools.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Support Regular Payroll Operations
- Assist in the preparation and processing of school and home office payrolls.
- Ensure the accuracy of the payroll data in the system, through both initial entry and review, prior to submitting payroll for processing. Audit timesheet and reconciliation errors.
- Review and verify that appropriate amounts are accurately deducted from an employee’s paycheck for each pay period.
- Calculate and maintain records of garnishments, earnings withholding orders, and coordinate such payments to the appropriate agencies. Process annual bonuses.
- Generate and maintain all payroll records, including payroll journal entries, employee timesheets and vacation approval, and quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and W-2’s.
- Archive and safeguard all payroll related files by fiscal year.
- Maintain and reconcile benefits accrual report for vacation and sick days accrued for all school and home office employees on a monthly basis.
- Process manual payroll check requests accurately.
- Develop Excellent Relationships Across Internal and External Stakeholders
- Provide outstanding customer service to school and home office staff.
- Coordinate across home office departments and schools to resolve payroll related issues.
- Perform other duties and analysis as requested by the Payroll Director, Vice President of Finance, and Chief Business Officer.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE/BE:
- Commitment to Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
- Solid understanding of accrual accounting principles and procedures.
- Familiarity with ADP Workforce and Excel.
- Critical thinker with the ability to work independently with manager guidance.
- Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships.
- Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education.
- 1 to 3 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
- Experience with Abila MIP, CalSTRS & CalPERS, and accounting journal entries preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 year of professional work experience required
- HS Diploma or equivalent (e.g. G.E.D.)
- Experience with ADP and Microsoft Office Suite
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team so we offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and education, as well as an employer-sponsored 403b plan with an employer annual contribution equal to 5% of regular earnings, and a comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage. This position is non-exempt. The compensation range for this position is $22.59/hour - $33.65/hour
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter at www.laalliance.org/careers. Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are free public charter schools which do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or employee on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
